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Maria Walther

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Traveling Teacher ~ Literacy Consultant ~ Author ~ Swimmer ~ Inspiring teachers one book at a time!πŸ“šπŸ’› https://mariawalther.com/

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25 Fun, Creative and Educational Ways to Use BIRDLORE in the Classroom Need a comprehensive list of ways to use BIRDLORE in the classroom? I've created a list of 25 fun, inexpensive, and easy-to-try activities that help kids dive deeper into the book’s themes. These idea...

Teachers! I’ve created a roundup of 25 easy activities you can steal to use with BIRDLORE for your students. The reading is just the beginning ☺️ #booksky

www.jesskeating.com/blog/birdlor...

18.03.2025 14:45 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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✨ "To see an owl is magic." ✨ And reading @cordellmatthew.bsky.social latest book is just as magical! Told in Janie’s first-person voice, this story follows her quest to spot the elusive owlβ€”documenting her learning in a journal along the way. πŸ“šπŸ’›πŸ¦‰ @randomhousekids.bsky.social

25.02.2025 18:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I met so many amazing picture book creators who live & work in Colorado at #CCIRA25! Thanks to @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social for hosting this amazing session. I've added so many of these books to my TBR stack! #kidlit #edusky #kidlitsky #booksky

09.02.2025 19:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! I'm looking forward to reading When You Love a Book!!πŸ“šπŸ’›

09.02.2025 19:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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So excited to meet @kazwindness.bsky.social and many other amazing Colorado creators at #CCIRA25! The room was bursting with talent and enthusiasm for getting picture books into kids’ hands! πŸ“šπŸ’› @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit #edusky

08.02.2025 16:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œResources mean nothing if the adults aren’t willing to adjust and modify to meet students’ needs and help them meet their goals.” πŸ‘ πŸ‘πŸ‘ #CCIRA25 @drtharris.bsky.social #edusky

06.02.2025 16:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Follow the authors behind your favorite #StenhousePub K-12 resources below! ⬇️

06.02.2025 15:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#ccira2025 Listening to @drtharris.bsky.social What an amazing storyteller! She tells stories that teach and help us to think about,
β€œWhat can I do next to be a better human and educator?”

06.02.2025 16:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just made it to sunny Denver β˜€οΈ. Can’t wait to learn and share! #edusky #CCIRA25 @stenhousepub.bsky.social

05.02.2025 22:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy #WorldReadAloudDay aka #WRAD25! Thanks to @mariapwalther.bsky.social for including #IWantToReadALLTheBooks in this collection of picture books that celebrate reading. πŸ“šβ€οΈ #EduSky

05.02.2025 14:04 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy World Read Aloud Day! 🌎 πŸ“šπŸ’› (One of my favorite holidays!) Check out this small sampling of the fabulous picture books that celebrate reading. Read-aloud experiences build knowledge, spark imagination, and deepen understanding. Reading aloud an essential teaching practice! @debbieohi.com

05.02.2025 13:17 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A peach colored graphic with a sidebar on the left-hand side showing an illustration of hands reaching up towards the sky. The hands are in all different shades of brown. On the right-hand side is a title that says, β€œ22 Books about Civil Rights,” followed by an illustration of books lined up on a shelf.

A peach colored graphic with a sidebar on the left-hand side showing an illustration of hands reaching up towards the sky. The hands are in all different shades of brown. On the right-hand side is a title that says, β€œ22 Books about Civil Rights,” followed by an illustration of books lined up on a shelf.

Here are 22 books about the civil rights movement – and the continued fight for civil rights – to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy as a legendary civil rights leader!

Perfect for today or any day of the year πŸ“š

20.01.2025 16:23 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I spent a joyful day with Georgia literacy coaches exploring the endless possibilities of interactive read-aloud experiences for learners. Thanks to Dr. Alligood and the MGRESA team for inviting me and hosting! πŸ“šπŸ’›

13.01.2025 15:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Registration is open for the 2025 CCIRA Conference on Literacy. Register at ccira.org (conference tab). Bring a colleague or two. You don't want to miss this one!

05.01.2025 18:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're honored our CCIRA blog post was among our colleagues and friends' posts in the top 5. If you're looking for a few ideas to reenergize your mid-year reading routines, hop on over to the CCIRA Blog! ccira.blog/2024/01/29/s... #AYear4TheBooks

04.01.2025 22:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can't wait to read this one!!!

14.12.2024 18:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A slide featuring the covers of nine winter-themed picture books including: Winter: A Solstice Story by Kelsey E. Gross; Counting Winter by Nancy White Carlstrom; Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak; The First Day of Winter by Denise Fleming; Winter Is Here by Kevin Henkes; Winter Light by Aaron Becker; The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper; The Winter Bird by Kate Banks; and Walking in a Winter Wonderland illustrated by Tim Hopgood. Also included are the covers of my five books written for teachers: A Year for the Books, The Ramped-Up Read Aloud, Shake Up Shared Reading, More Ramped-Up Read Alouds, and The Literacy Workshop.

A slide featuring the covers of nine winter-themed picture books including: Winter: A Solstice Story by Kelsey E. Gross; Counting Winter by Nancy White Carlstrom; Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak; The First Day of Winter by Denise Fleming; Winter Is Here by Kevin Henkes; Winter Light by Aaron Becker; The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper; The Winter Bird by Kate Banks; and Walking in a Winter Wonderland illustrated by Tim Hopgood. Also included are the covers of my five books written for teachers: A Year for the Books, The Ramped-Up Read Aloud, Shake Up Shared Reading, More Ramped-Up Read Alouds, and The Literacy Workshop.

Next Saturday marks the first day of winter! As the season of snowflakes and warm cocoa approaches, it's the perfect time to share some winter-themed read alouds with your students. What are your favorite winter read alouds? β„οΈπŸ“šπŸ’› @kenardpak.bsky.social @storybreathing.bsky.social

14.12.2024 18:21 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I spent my afternoon in kindergarten-there’s nothing more joyful!

10.12.2024 01:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hope you were able to achieve that goal!!πŸ˜€

08.12.2024 04:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My strategy when I was cleaning my classroom and now my office is to start in one corner and work my way around. That way at least one corner gets organized!!πŸ˜‚

07.12.2024 18:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Kassia! I'd love to be added to the Stenhouse author starter pack. Thanks!πŸ˜€

06.12.2024 20:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Funny Picture Books Funny books? They're difficult to create. Today we look at a slew of books that are doing it right. From parrotfish and hilarious Iranians to science fiction, nonfiction, and more, there's something h...

Day 6: 31 Days, 31 Lists - 2024 Funny Picture Books. Today we look at a slew of books that are doing it right. From parrotfish and hilarious Iranians to science fiction, nonfiction, & more, there's something here for every humor lover on your list! #kidlit πŸ“šπŸ‘ afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/06/3...

06.12.2024 14:46 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 7
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In Conversation: Mo Willems and Dan Santat We asked three-time Caldecott Honor recipient Mo Willems and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat to discuss their new picture book, 'Lefty: A Story That Is Not All Right'β€”a celebration of individualityβ€”and…

Mo Willems and @dansantat.bsky.social discuss their new picture book, β€˜Lefty: A Story That Is Not All Right’—a celebration of individualityβ€”and the joys of collaboration

03.12.2024 21:45 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Join me for some fresh ideas for your classroom this winter! I'll be sharing classroom-tested techniques and, as always, lots of book recommendations that help bring literacy to life. πŸ“šπŸ’›

03.12.2024 17:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You’re welcome! πŸ«”πŸŽ„

02.12.2024 20:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Picture Book Readalouds Today, we celebrate the books that can enrapture in mere moments thanks to the power of words and images (and your own vocal chords) alone.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Picture Book Readalouds

#picturebooks #readalouds

02.12.2024 11:57 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you have children in your care who celebrate Christmas, share these festive favorites. Read them aloud to create cozy moments and spark joyful discussions! #kidlit #edusky @stephenbriseno.bsky.social @joannahowrites.bsky.social @fuse8.bsky.social @dansantat.bsky.social @matttavares.bsky.social

02.12.2024 16:18 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 1 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: The Best Board Books of 2024. We've the greatest 2024 titles for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers on display. Be the star of the next baby shower you attend and give some of THESE! #kidlit πŸ“šπŸ‘ afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/01/3...

01.12.2024 14:32 πŸ‘ 88 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 14

I look forward to @fuse8.bsky.social lists every year!!πŸ“šπŸ’›πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ #kidlit #edusky

30.11.2024 16:39 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Adding Bunny & Tree to my list! Thanks for sharing! #kidlit

29.11.2024 20:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0